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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 704.59 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 704.59 and 195.99 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 704.59 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/704.59 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 704.59 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 138,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,092.59/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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